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Getting Started with PeopleSoft
A guide for students at the University of Pittsburgh
Introduction
The PeopleSoft Student Administration System enables you to search for available University of Pittsburgh
classes online, view your weekly class schedule, read course catalog descriptions, check your account
summary, and more.
Accessing PeopleSoft
To access PeopleSoft, log in to my.pitt.edu, click the Student Services tab at the
top of the page, then click View Courses and Classes.
Searching for Available Classes
1.
Access PeopleSoft as instructed above.
2.
The PeopleSoft Self Service window will open.
Click SA Self Service, then Learner Services,
then Catalog, and lastly View Schedule of
Classes.
Important Navigation Tip: Do not use your browser’s Back or
Forward buttons to navigate while in PeopleSoft. Instead, use the
PeopleSoft navigation menu as shown above.
3.
The Class Search window will open. This window allows you to
search for only those classes offered during the current academic
term. In the Term field, type 2061. This is the code for fall term
2005-06. The code for 2006 spring term will be 2064, and the code
for 2006 summer term will be 2067.
4.
Click the Basic Search button. Basic Search should be sufficient for
most of your searches.
Note: If you want to search for a class by instructor name, or if you want to
search for a course by a specific day or time, please use the Advanced
Search.
5.
The Basic Class Search window will display. Enter your search
criteria (see below) and click the Search button. Important: Always select the correct campus
from the Campus field before performing a search. An effective basic search method is to enter a
keyword in the Description field and select a campus from the Campus drop-down menu.
Note: For best results, begin your search using only a few basic criteria. You can always narrow your search
later.
SEARCH CRITERIA
Subject: Type the subject code. If you don’t know the subject code, click the magnifying glass icon and then
click Lookup to select from a list of available subjects.
Catalog Number: Enter a catalog number as listed in the University’s course catalog.
Open Classes and Open Entry/Exit Classes: Check this box to limit your search to classes which have
open seats. Uncheck the box to include full classes in your search results. Open entry/exit allows you to
search for classes in which you can enroll at any time, such as independent study classes.
Description: Type a keyword in the course title.
Course Component: Select a class format, such as lecture, laboratory, and others.
Course Career: Select a general level of study, such as Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing Education,
etc.
Session: Select a specific time period during which classes are offered, such as the first six-week summer
term.
Campus: Select one of the five University of Pittsburgh campuses.
Always select a campus when performing a search.
6.
After you click the Search button, you will
receive a list of matching results in the Class
Search Results window.
7.
Click the Class Details icon for more
information about the class. The class details
screen appears below.
Viewing Your Weekly Class Schedule
1.
If you are just logging in to Student Self Service, access PeopleSoft by logging in to my.pitt.edu,
clicking the Student Services tab at the top of the page, then clicking View Courses and Classes.
2.
Click SA Self Service, then Learner Services, then Academics, and lastly View My Weekly
Schedule.
3.
Your weekly schedule will display. To print your schedule, select File and Print from your browser
menu. Print using landscape orientation for best results.
Reading Course Catalog Descriptions
1.
To access PeopleSoft, log in to my.pitt.edu,
click the Student Services tab at the top of
the page, then click View Courses and
Classes.
2.
Click SA Self Service, then Learner Services, then Catalog, and lastly View Course Catalog.
3.
The Course Catalog Search window will display. Select University of Pittsburgh from the
Institution field. Type the first few letters of the
subject in the Subject Area field, then click the
magnifying glass icon. Click the appropriate subject
from the list at the bottom of the screen. You will
return to the Course Catalog Search window.
Note: You can narrow your search by entering the
exact course catalog number in the Catalog Nbr
field or by entering a partial catalog number in the
Catalog Nbr field and selecting Wildcard from
the drop-down menu.
4.
Click the Search button to view the catalog
descriptions for the subject you have selected. You will see a list of all available courses for that
subject. All courses listed are not available in all semesters. To view more detailed information about
classes, please refer to the Search for Available Classes section of this document.
Viewing Your Account
1.
To access PeopleSoft, log in to my.pitt.edu, click the Student Services tab at the top of the page,
then click View Courses and Classes.
2.
Click SA Self Service, then Learner Services, then Finances, and lastly Account Summary. A
summary of your account activity will display.
Note: Clicking on Personal Portfolio will show you your demographic info as it is recorded in the
Registrar’s Office. Your PeopleSoft number may also be found on the demographic information page.
Logging out of PeopleSoft
To log out of PeopleSoft, click the Sign Out button located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
You can also view help information about the section of PeopleSoft you are using by clicking the Help
button. Please note that the help button on the navigation menu can only be used when you are within a
specific page in PeopleSoft.